Network and Sharing Center shows "x" for connection

[Sage - John Leonard]

I am conected to the internet. When I go to the "Center" it shows me an "X"
as not beeing connected between my router and the Internet?

Why???


thx

 

[Tonyo UK]

John

This is nothing to do with MS Vista. There are many reasons why the
connection has failed. I presume you are using a wireless router. When
posting here you should give more details.

If it is a wireless router, then try switching it off for a minute then
switching it on again and wait (patiently) until all the little lights come
on again.

But first, have you tried simply rebooting your system? This frequently
cures minor connection problems.

With the wireless router you also have the alternative of connecting it with
an ethernet cable to your computer. If you are unaware of what an ethernet
cable is, you can Google to get a definition. With this cable you can at
least define if the system is working at all. If that doesn't work then you
may have a hardware problem somewhere.

 

[PaulB]

Hi John,
I can't answer as to why but I get the same thing from time to time and it
goes away just as mysteriously. I have never actually had a network problem
so I just live with it.

 

[Lonerider]

Tonyo, the issue is not if they have a network connection, but the system
showing false information. A red "X" on the internet connection when there
is a solid connection. I have 4 systems on Vista and it happens on only one
system. The settings are the same, I do have a connection and it will not
change. When I click on the "X" it trys to diagnose the issue then states
there is no issue but does not remove the "X". It is an annoyance.